Construction Project Management

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Emeritus , Columbia University, New York

Become a master at handling and managing construction projects with Emeritus’ Construction Project Management online training programme.

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Months

Fees

$ 1464 1525

Important Dates

16 Jan, 2025

Course Commencement Date

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 4-6 Hours Per Week

Course overview

If your career trajectory is headed for the role of a construction project manager, you need more than just the technical expertise to manage the job site. You need more in-depth and advanced skills in scheduling and planning. The Emeritus’ Construction Project Management course provides all that along with mastery of the technology that will help you manage your construction teams.

Emeritus’ comprehensive three-month programme in Construction Project Management is aimed at professionals in the construction, transportation, real estate, and manufacturing domains. The training offers them the knowledge and tactics to streamline operations at the construction sites. This course will prepare you to manage regulations, schedules, risks, budgets, and personnel at a job site. 

Moreover, the online course in Construction Project Management will imbibe you with the versatility to undertake the construction of structures like office buildings, hospitals, and new residencies. The curriculum also extensively covers supervising megaprojects and retrofitting existing spaces. Lastly, after completing all the modules, you will also be awarded a course completion certificate by Emeritus, which will fast-forward your career growth.

The highlights

  • Live Webinars
  • Online learning
  • Real-world examples
  • Experienced faculty
  • Weekly QnA sessions
  • Video lectures
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Assignments
  • Discussions

Program offerings

  • Certificate
  • 100% online
  • Expert faculty
  • Weekly assignments
  • Industry-based case studies
  • Discussion
  • Flexible payment options
  • Qna sessions.

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
$ 1,464  $1,525
  • You will need to pay a course fee to participate in the Emeritus’ Construction Project Management online training course.

  • A flexible payment option can also be opted for if you want to spread out the price in the form of instalments. You can also get 10% off if you share the course with a colleague or friend. 

  • You can also avail of a special group discount if you enrol in the programme with your colleagues.

Course

Fees in INR

Construction Project Management

$1,525

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Columbia University, New York +1 more

Who it is for

The Construction Financial Management online programme is a perfect fit for:

  • Lead Engineers 
  • Project Developer
  • Scheduler 
  • Senior Project Manager 
  • Construction Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Engineer
  • Project Administrator
  • Senior Site Engineer
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Operations Manager

What you will learn

Project management

After completing the Construction Project Management certificate online training course, you will be adept in:

  • The fundamentals of project initiation, scheduling, and planning 
  • Frameworks for risk management, sustainable development, project development cycle,
  • Methods used for project scheduling and planning such as Critical Path Method (CPM), Range Estimation, Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT), Precedence Diagram, and Linear Scheduling 
  • Technologies for scheduling and planning, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), MS Project, and  Virtual Reality

The syllabus

Module 1: Construction Industry Overview

  • Engineering and Construction Industry
  • Program, Project, and Construction Management
  • Construction vs. Manufacturing Industry

Module 2: Fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle

  • Design-Bid-Build
  • Project Delivery Methods
  • The Lean Theory

Module 3: Sustainable Development

  • Sustainability in the Construction Industry
  • Community Involvement and Diversity
  • Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) in Construction

Module 4: Trends and Risks in Construction Industry

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Technology Trends in Construction
  • Development and Project Risk Estimation

Module 5: Planning a Project

  • Role of Project Managers
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Standard and Project Coding

Module 6: Introduction to Scheduling and Construction Activities

  • Bar Charts
  • Activity Precedence Diagram
  • Types of Relationships among Construction Activities

Module 7: Critical Path Method

  • Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Activity Floats
  • Work Dates and Calendar Dates

Module 8: Activity on Arrow

  • Activity on Arrow Diagrams
  • Forward and Backward Pass Calculations

Module 9: PERT and Range Estimation

  • Probability of project completion within a given duration (PERT)
  • Probability of project completion within a given budget (Range Estimation)

Module 10: Role of Scheduler and Line of Balance

  • Role of a Construction Scheduler
  • Linear Construction
  • Visualizing the Line of Balance (LoB)

Module 11: Trends and Technologies in Scheduling

  • MS Project and Primavera for Scheduling
  • Schedule, Analysis, and Application
  • Integrating Models and Schedule

Module 12: Scheduling for Large Programs and Risk Management

  • Scheduling for Large courses
  • Risk Allocation and Planning
  • Lean Scheduling

Admission details

Step 1: To register for the Construction Project Management programme by Emeritus, you will need to visit the programme website first.

Step 2: Carefully go through the course details such as fees, curriculum, and outcomes. When done, you can click on the ‘Apply Now’ prompt situated at the bottom of the course webpage.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the sign-in/register page. Register using appropriate credentials. Then you will need to make fee payments for enrollment.

Step 4: Once you have made the transaction using your mode of choice, you will be successfully enrolled on the course.


Filling the form

Filling a separate application form isn’t required to register for the online training course in Construction Project Management. Just create an Emeritus programme and pay the required course fees and you’re good to go.

How it helps

Apart from an in-depth exploration of construction management techniques, the Construction Project Management course by Emeritus encompasses project management, scheduling, planning, and development. Columbia Engineering Executive Education’s world-class faculty teaches the course and students receive an immersive learning experience. This programme also hosts a couple of guest lectures from industry experts. Furthermore, you will also engage in a real-life, interactive simulation of scheduling. 

A deep dive into scheduling technology, such as MS Project and Virtual Reality will also imbibe you with the necessary practical experience needed to take on industry challenges. Lastly, a course completion certificate from Emeritus will be evidence of your newfound proficiency in managing construction projects.

Instructors

Dr Ibrahim Odeh

Dr Ibrahim Odeh
Faculty
Columbia University,...

Ph.D, MBA

FAQs

What is the duration of the Construction Project Management training programme?

The Construction Project Management online training programme is three months long.

How many lectures does this course have?

The online programme in Construction Project Management has 200 video lectures in total.

Who is the instructor for this programme?

The programme is mentored by Ibrahim Odeh, who is a Senior Lecturer of Engineering Mechanics and Civil Engineering at Columbia Engineering.

The industry examples contain information about which companies?

The industry examples include instances about companies like STV, Vertex, AECOM, Crossroads Advisory, Strategic Program Management LLC, Skanska, and McKinsey & Co.

How many assignments do I have to submit?

The programme offers you 13 assignments to help you consolidate the knowledge acquired throughout the course.

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